---
title: "parentJointName(_:)"
framework: vision
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "vision/vnhumanbodypose3dobservation/parentjointname(_:)"
---

# parentJointName(_:)

Returns the parent joint of the joint name you specify.

## Declaration

```swift
func parentJointName(_ jointName: VNHumanBodyPose3DObservation.JointName) -> VNHumanBodyPose3DObservation.JointName?
```

## Parameters

- `jointName`: The name of the body joint to return the parent of.

## Return Value

Return Value The name of the parent joint.